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Translucent Polycarbonate and Cross-Laminated Timber Cabin Nestled Along a Scenic Hiking Trail

Neel Virendra Patel

Utilizing cross-laminated timber and translucent polycarbonate, the meditation cabin integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings, offering a serene space for mindfulness along a picturesque hiking trail.

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Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Black Lava Stone Center Embracing Unique Geological Landscape

Shan Shao

Constructed with local black lava stone, the visitor center's design integrates seamlessly into the rugged Dimmuborgir landscape, serving as an educational hub for visitors exploring the area's geological history.

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Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape

Plywood Observation Tower Anchored in Local Stone Embracing Natural Landscape

Anibal alfonso Torrealba nunez

A plywood observation tower, highlighted by local stone construction, provides sweeping views of the tectonic landscape while serving as a central hub for visitors exploring the Grjotagja caves and surrounding hiking trails.

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Siberian Larch Lookout Overlooking Tephra Cone Landscape

Myranda Talbot, Hanna Yang, Jamie McCulloch, Avalon Olesen

Positioned at the edge of a volcanic crater, a lookout structure made of Siberian Larch provides visitors with expansive views of the surrounding tephra landscape, blending functionality with a deep respect for the natural environment.

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Forms of Concrete and Wood Offering Elevated Views of Geological Features

Elizaveta Baranova, Daria Universalyuk, Diana Galina

Elevated podiums crafted from concrete and wood provide distinct viewing points of the Hverfjall Volcano and Lake Mývatn, enhancing the hiking experience for visitors.

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Sunken Café with Zinc Panels Overlooking Hverfjall Volcano

Sunken Café with Zinc Panels Overlooking Hverfjall Volcano

Hosung Won, Jinho Hong, Jiwon Min, Sungmin Lee

A sunken café constructed with zinc panels offers uninterrupted views of Hverfjall volcano, creating a distinctive gathering space that connects visitors with the surrounding landscape.

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Central Hearth Crafted from Local Stone in a Shelter for Hikers

Central Hearth Crafted from Local Stone in a Shelter for Hikers

Roi Corentin, Demilly Charles

Crafted with a central mass stove and local stone, the structure offers hikers a warm and inviting refuge while enhancing their experience amid the rugged Icelandic landscape.

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Turf Overlay and Stone Mass in a Community Gathering Space

Turf Overlay and Stone Mass in a Community Gathering Space

Mohamed Emara

Constructed with turf and stone, the gathering space embraces its volcanic surroundings while providing a communal area for hikers to pause and share their experiences.

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Craters Form and Gabion Walls Shaping a Visitor Center Experience

Craters Form and Gabion Walls Shaping a Visitor Center Experience

Lakshmi björt Þuríðard. jacob, Victor óli Búason

Constructed with gabion walls utilizing local rocks and shaped to reflect surrounding craters, this visitor center enhances the Hverfjall hiking experience while providing essential educational resources.

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Exploring Negative Space Through Rammed Earth and Natural Erosion

Andy Fett, Shauntel Fett

Built from rammed earth, the pavilion’s design emphasizes negative space and natural erosion, creating a contemplative space for visitors along the Castle Hiking Trail in Badlands National Park.

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Curved Concrete Wall Enveloping Panoramic Views in a Volcanic Landscape

Curved Concrete Wall Enveloping Panoramic Views in a Volcanic Landscape

Austin Pollard

The curved concrete wall of the visitor center integrates with the geological landscape of Dimmuborgir, offering panoramic views of surrounding lava fields while serving as an educational hub for exploring the region's volcanic history.

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Metal Mesh and Burnt Wood Elevate Interaction Along a Fault Line

Metal Mesh and Burnt Wood Elevate Interaction Along a Fault Line

Océane Stadelmann, Elodie Serrant

Elevated 5 meters above a significant fault line, a blend of metal mesh and burnt wood creates a unique interaction space that invites exploration and appreciation of the surrounding landscape.

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Glass Bridge over Continental Divide Featuring Burnt Yakisugi Wood

Glass Bridge over Continental Divide Featuring Burnt Yakisugi Wood

Boris Ikeda

A glass bridge spans the continental fissure, connecting two timber volumes clad in burnt Yakisugi wood, creating a visitor center that enhances engagement with the unique geological landscape of Iceland.

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Elevated Lookout Melding Geometry with Natural Landscape

Mark Goncalves

An elevated volume confronts the landscape with oblique geometries, creating strategic sightlines and inviting natural light in a visitor center that enhances the experience of Hverfjall's volcanic terrain.

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Rammed Earth and Cross-Laminated Timber Visitor Center at Hverfjall Volcano

Rammed Earth and Cross-Laminated Timber Visitor Center at Hverfjall Volcano

Sandra Estrada, Hidde Engwerda

Constructed using rammed earth and cross-laminated timber, the visitor center at Hverfjall Volcano merges architectural form with the natural landscape, providing essential services for hikers while enhancing their experience of the breathtaking environment.

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Subterranean Coffee Shop with Geological Glazing Overlooking Hverfjall

Subterranean Coffee Shop with Geological Glazing Overlooking Hverfjall

Ying Gao, Sandee Deogaygay, Apinya Sangrugee

Constructed partially underground, the visitor center utilizes glazing to reveal geological layers while offering panoramic views of Hverfjall, serving as a unique coffee shop that connects visitors with the volcanic landscape.

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V-Shaped Arrival Zone with Stone Façade and Geothermal Efficiency

V-Shaped Arrival Zone with Stone Façade and Geothermal Efficiency

Alexander Sárközi, Endre Jovan, Pál Blaubacher, Dávid Lipták

The V-shaped arrival zone, constructed with a stone façade and energized by geothermal systems, serves as a functional coffee shop that enhances the hiking experience at Hverfjall, blending seamlessly with the surrounding landscape.

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Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Hverfjall in a Visitor Center

Rammed Earth Walls Framing Views of Hverfjall in a Visitor Center

Andrew Fett

Framed by rammed earth walls, the visitor center offers panoramic views of Hverfjall while creating a seamless transition between the lush landscape and stark terrain.

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Reclaimed Timber Pavilion Embracing Tropical Ecosystem

Zhen yuan (frost) Yap, Foon yi Kok, En hui Chua, Xuan xiang Tan

Constructed from reclaimed timber, the pavilion integrates into the tropical ecosystem of Bukit Gasing, serving as an educational shelter that fosters a deeper connection between visitors and nature.

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Circular Space with Skylight and Natural Materials for Educational Experience

Circular Space with Skylight and Natural Materials for Educational Experience

Dominika Kędziorek

The circular exhibition room with a central skylight captures natural light to enhance the educational experience about Hverfjall volcano, while the café serves as a resting point for tourists exploring the area's geological significance.

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